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12-year-old girl married to Nungua Gborbu Wulomo under Police protection
The marriage ceremony, which took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Nungua, drew criticism after a video of the event surfaced online.
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Results for "Customary vs. Ordinance Marriage"
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Europe
UK officials use AI to decide on issues from benefits to marriage licences
Civil servants and a handful of police forces are using AI in a range of areas, but especially when it comes to helping them make decisions over welfare, immigration and criminal justice
The Guardian
Courts
“I think she is an exquisite specimen of creation”: The ex-wife who shook the divorce proceedings
"I sat and watched Susan the ex-wife come in and go out of court. I think she is an exquisite specimen not only of womanhood but of creation itself. Twenty (20) years of her youthful and fruitful life is now wasted," the trial court observe...
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Courts
Aisha Huang used forged marriage certificate to acquire residence permit – Witness
Aisha Huang, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing four charges at the High Court relative to offences she committed between 2015-2017.
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Africa
Chad fines for those who reject marriage proposals
The region's Higher Islamic Council ruled that the figure be between $23 (£18) and $39 for women and $15 for men.
BBC
Europe
Bishops' outcry prompts same-sex marriage U-turn
Justin Welby was responding to strong criticism from dozens of progressive bishops who described the motion as outdated
BBC
Others
Couple in India sue son for not giving them a grandchild
A couple in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand are suing their only son and his wife for not giving them a grandchild after six years of marriage.
BBC
Africa
TB Joshua’s widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
“TB Joshua was a prophet by birth, but his wife has become a prophet by inclination. Husband and wife have become one, so by that union he has extended the anointing to her,
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General
“We shun all forms of immorality, sexual and otherwise” – Jehovah’s Witnesses on LGBTQ
“Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Bible’s moral code is the best standard for living, and they choose to abide by that code,” the letter, signed by Mr Daniel A. Adashie of the Public Information Desk.
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General
Why proponents of Ghana’s ‘anti-gay bill’ get it so wrong
The anti-gay bill seeks, in a nutshell, to criminalise LGBTQ+ sexual relationships and associations
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General
Samson’s Take: Corruption and side-chicks law
Passage of the witness protection law was the icing on the cake yet people who know are not using these legal tools to help fight corruption
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General
Inheritance rights: Duration of marriage before death of spouse immaterial – Minkah-Premo
e big question of whether the mothers of children who were not married to the fathers can benefit, unfortunately, in this current draft, no provision is made for it…..if you look at Article 22, it talks about spouses, it doesn’t talk about...
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US
Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce
After raising three children and building the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the two are ending their marriage.
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Opinion
Allodial interest under the Land Act, 2020: Some thoughts
The article discusses the position and seeming challenges with allodial interests under Ghana's Land Act, 2020
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
General
The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is his Lordship Professor Samuel Kofi Date-Bah
He prolifically authored articles covering constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and even comprehensive textbooks. By my calculation, between 1970 and 1978, he contributed more than 45 articles to UGLJ and RGL combined.
Ace Anan Ankomah
General
Women representation at Bar, Bench hasn’t translated precisely to women equality – Justice Jones Dotse
He spoke as part of a panel discussing the role men can play as allies in achieving gender equality in Ghana.
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Opinion
ADR for ‘Galamsey’: A curious proposition?
This article gives an overview and explores the use of ADR in settling disputes. In particular, the article discusses the suggestion that has been made recently, proposing the use of ADR to handle ‘galamsey’ cases.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
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CJ Baffoe-Bonnie to retire later this year
Speaking at a reception at the Supreme Court Forecourt after a commemorative church service, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that the Judiciary is an institution that extends beyond the tenure of any individual office holder.
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General
Achimota Preparatory School petitions Parliament over GES takeover
The PTA of Achimota Preparatory School subsequently announced that it would resist all efforts or attempts by the GES to take over the management of the school, accusing the GES of acting in bad faith in the matter
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General
You took ACP Agordzo out of context on his contribution to TAG – Lawyer
The introductory part of ACP Agordzor’s speech specifically stated that if Ghana thinks vigilantism is a problem, it should wait until it duly explodes, does that sound familiar?
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